MaryseConde2006, 2006
Montclair State University’s story
118 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2006.
- 1908Montclair State University is settled
Montclair State UniversityNJ
Today 2,853 people live in this town, first settled in 1908.
Is Montclair State University a good place to live?
72% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Montclair State University, against 45% in New Jersey’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. No town among the 469 in New Jersey we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Montclair State University. We don’t grade Montclair State University yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Montclair State University stand out
Where Montclair State University beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 3,178 people come to Montclair State University for work
Where Montclair State University’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,179jobs based in Montclair State University
0%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 632 attractions →MetLife Stadium and 542 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Montclair State University. Close and well known come first.
Big draw7 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw13 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw13 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw14 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw14 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Montclair State University: who provides what
Montclair State University is unincorporated, so Essex County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPSE&G25.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNj American Water - Little FallsNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesEssex CountyEssex County provides services here
SchoolsPassaic Valley Region School DistrictLittle Falls Township School District2 districts serve Montclair State University; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePassaic County ClerkPassaic County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes07424, 0704307424 96% · 07043 4%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Montclair State University.
Work & commute
The average trip to work in Montclair State University is shorter than in the typical New Jersey or U.S. town
Jobs based in Montclair State University fell to 3,179 in 2023, 1,717 fewer than in 2013. Half commute less than 14 miles. The top destinations are New York (15%), Newark (5%) and Paterson (4%).
0%work in town
| Montclair State University | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 14% | 16% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Montclair State University0%
New York15%
Newark5%
Paterson4%
Fairfield Township3%
14 mi
median commute distance
3,179
jobs based in Montclair State University
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Montclair State University stands out in New Jersey and nationally, with the FEMA risk score lower than most
Flood insurance has paid one claim in Montclair State University since 2021. 38% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by heat waves at 11%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 98% of U.S. communities.
2risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2021
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Montclair State University brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 23° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 24 inches of snow a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring41–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall46–65°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Montclair State University is
The share of adults in Montclair State University who have diabetes: 1%. Against the New Jersey average, Montclair State University comes out ahead on 17 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8. No town among the 469 in New Jersey we compare has a lower share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Montclair State University.
| Montclair State University | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 3.6% | 11% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 28% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 1% | 9.7% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
17 better7 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Montclair State University | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 1% | 10.9% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 20.2% | 77.2% |
St. Mary's General Hospital
3.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
0% of Montclair State University is conserved land
0.3 miles of trail wind through 2 parks and preserves. Montclair State University’s trail density comes in at 0.8 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 226 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Machuga Heights | — | 2 |
| 2. Alumni Green | 0.2 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Montclair State University
15pages on Montclair State University
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
81 within 15 miles of the center of Montclair State University
Montclair State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Montclair0.4 mi$15,912 in-state tuitionBerkeley College-Woodland ParkUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Woodland Park2.3 mi$29,800 tuitionPassaic County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Paterson3.9 mi$6,300 in-state tuition
College town 100 of every 100 Montclair State University residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Jersey.
About Montclair State University
Public university in Montclair, New Jersey, US
Montclair State University (Montclair) is a public research university in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Parts of the campus extend into Clifton and into Little Falls. As of June 2024, there were 22,570 total enrolled students: 18,062 undergraduate students and 4,508 graduate students. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The campus covers approximately 252 acres (1.02 km2). The university offers more than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1908
- ZIP code
- 07043-1624
Montclair State University’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Montclair State University.
Great NotchCliftonUpper MontclairMontclair TownshipLittle Falls TownshipMontclair State University
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Great Notch | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clifton | #341 | C+ | D | — | C− | B+ |
| Upper Montclair | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Montclair Township | #126 | A | D− | B+ | B+ | A+ |
| Little Falls Township | #155 | A− | D | A− | B+ | A |
Clifton reports no FBI crime data of its own. Montclair State University, Great Notch and Upper Montclair aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Montclair State University with a neighbor →
Questions about Montclair State University
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Montclair State University, NJ a good place to live?
We don’t grade Montclair State University yet; the figures below are still real.